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Minnesota Tops San Diego 3-1 - Recap

San Diego dropped a 3-1 decision at Target Field on Tuesday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Philip Hughes.

Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -131 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.

Philip Hughes earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 1, and allowing 7 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Kennys Vargas in the win.

San Diego's starting pitcher Jesse Hahn worked 5 2/3 innings, giving up 4 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Yonder Alonso in a losing cause.

San Diego enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-5 advantage in hits.

Glen Perkins pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.

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